Rep. Angie O'Steen

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 4 of Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physician assistants, so as to authorize physician assistants to receive certain delegated authorities from podiatric physicians; to provide for definitions; to amend Chapter 35 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to podiatry practice, so as to authorize podiatric physicians to delegate certain authorities to physician assistants; to provide for definitions; to provide for supervising and alternate supervising podiatric physicians; to provide for job descriptions; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1287 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing T.E. Moye, Jr., for his public service in Georgia. It formally commends him for his 30+ years with the Georgia Farm Bureau, 10 years as Baker County Chairman, and 14 years with the Georgia Federal State Inspection Service, highlighting his community leadership and retirement. The resolution, adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives, directs the Clerk to provide Moye with a copy of the resolution. This is a non-binding, procedural resolution with no policy changes or direct effects on laws or regulations.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to sales and use taxes, so as to provide for a new special purpose local option sales tax dedicated to certain healthcare purposes; to provide for definitions; to provide for authorization of tax and applicability; to provide for accountability and the withholding of funds by the state; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1245) formally commends Georgia's peanut industry for its economic contributions and designates March 2026 as "Georgia Peanut Month" at the state capitol. It recognizes the industry's role as Georgia's top agricultural export, supporting $2 billion in economic impact and over 150,000 jobs. The resolution directs the House Clerk to distribute a copy to the Georgia Peanut Commission, but contains no new laws or funding.

A RESOLUTION commending Georgia Community Service Boards and recognizing February 5, 2026, as Community Service Boards' Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 34 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to physicians, assistants, and others, so as to expand certain advanced practice registered nurse and physician assistant prescriptive authorizations; to provide for a definition; to provide for certain limitations; to remove certain prohibitions on writing prescriptions for minors; to provide for certain prescriptive authorization to order stimulants; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 7-14, 2026, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week in Georgia. It recognizes the prevalence of congenital heart defects - among Georgia's most common birth defects - and aims to raise public awareness about early detection and treatment. The resolution does not create new policies or affect specific groups; it is purely commemorative, encouraging community recognition of this health issue. It was formally adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 2, 2026.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Don Koehler on his outstanding public service as an Executive Director of the Georgia Peanut Commission; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution commends the Georgia FFA Association and designates February 24, 2026, as FFA Day at the Georgia state capitol. It formally recognizes the organization's role in agricultural education and youth development without creating new laws or policies. The resolution highlights the FFA's mission to prepare students for agricultural careers and its status as the third-largest state association with over 80,000 members.

Maddy summaryHR 1175 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing February 7-14, 2026, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week at the state capitol. It does not create new laws or policies but formally acknowledges the significance of congenital heart defects - highlighting their prevalence as a leading birth defect and cause of related deaths. The resolution directs the House Clerk to share copies with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Kids at Heart program. This is purely symbolic, with no direct impact on healthcare mandates, funding, or screening requirements.